61st Vanier Cup
| Date | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Stadium | Telus Université Laval Stadium |
| Location | Quebec City, Quebec |
The 2026 Vanier Cup, the 61st edition of the Canadian university football championship, is scheduled for fall 2026 at Telus Université Laval Stadium in Quebec City, Quebec.[1][2]
Host
[edit]This is scheduled to be the eighth time that Quebec City will host the Vanier Cup and the first since 2021.[3]
Date
[edit]While no date was specified in the press release announcement, if previous scheduling formulas are in effect, this game would take place on November 28, 2026.[1][2]
Semi-Championships
[edit]The Vanier Cup is played between the champions of the Mitchell Bowl and the Uteck Bowl, the national semi-final games. In 2026, according to the rotating schedule, the Yates Cup Ontario championship team will visit the winners of the Canada West Hardy Trophy championship for the Mitchell Bowl. The Québec conference Dunsmore Cup championship team will visit the Atlantic conference's Loney Bowl championship team for the Uteck Bowl.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "U Sports Championship Information". U Sports. September 13, 2022. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ a b "Regina, Laval to host 2025 and 2026 Vanier Cups". U Sports. November 25, 2023.
- ^ "Université Laval to host 2026 Vanier Cup in Quebec City". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. November 25, 2023.